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Pennington Biomedical's 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference Welcomes More than 100 Physicians and Health Care Professionals
"Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy" was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and was presented by Greaux Healthy. - October 17, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington-Louisiana NORC Evaluates Precision Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Obesity: A Pipedream or Reality?
Key barriers and opportunities for implementation of precision approaches in clinical and public health settings for obesity treatments evaluated. - October 12, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Accofrisk Has Trained Its AI to Help Manage the Physical and Mental Health of Children
The Akcofrisk team has taken an important step in developing their Artificial Intelligence for the health and well-being of children and parents. - October 10, 2025 - Accofrisk
The FOXG1 Research Foundation Announces FDA Award of Orphan Drug Designation for FRF-001 Gene Therapy, Following Rare Pediatric Disease Designation
The FOXG1 Research Foundation announced the FDA has granted Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations to FRF-001, its gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome. FRF-001 marks a historic first: a parent-led foundation sponsoring its own international, multi-site clinical trial. - September 29, 2025 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Severe Obesity Associated with Reduced Prevalence of Recommended Cancer Screenings
Researchers examined cancer screening data from more than 2 million study participants. - September 27, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
WREKD® Developing Breakthrough FPV Solutions to Bridge the Gap Between FPV Pilot Training and Field Operations
WREKD® is developing breakthrough FPV drone solutions that bridge the gap between pilot training and real-world field use. With a modular system that evolves from basic flight skills to mission-ready deployment, the company is expanding rapidly with global talent and consultants across FPV racing, film, defense, first response, and industrial inspection—building adaptable, safe, and NDAA-compliant solutions worldwide. - September 23, 2025 - The Wrekd Company LLC
Accofrisk AI Introduces New Women’s Health Section in Its Non-Invasive Smartwatch App
Accofrisk announces a major update to the Accofrisk smartwatch app: a new dedicated Women’s Health section designed to support menstrual health, overall wellbeing, and personalized self-care. - September 21, 2025 - Accofrisk
Pennington Biomedical Invites Health Care Providers to Childhood Obesity Conference “Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy,” Oct. 2-3
A pre-conference motivational interviewing workshop is also available for hands-on communication effectiveness training. - September 13, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
North American Medical Corporation Receives Approval to Import Accu-SPINA® System with IDD Therapy® into Singapore
North American Medical Corporation (NAM) has received approval to import its patented Accu-SPINA® System with IDD Therapy® into Singapore, with the first unit going to Dr. Jon Marshall of Back In Health. The system’s unique technology delivers precise, non-invasive spinal decompression, expanding NAM’s global network of IDD Therapy® providers. - September 09, 2025 - North American Medical Corporation
Study from Pennington Biomedical, Proteimax Biotechnology and ICB-USP Shows Synthetic Molecule Helps Reduce Visceral Fat and Improve Sleep
Early-stage clinical trial reveals that peptide has potential to become a new tool for improving metabolic health and sleep quality in overweight adults; study involved scientists from Brazil, Israel and the United States - September 08, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
EETech Announces Gold Sponsorship of WE United to Advance Female Leadership in the Industry
EETech, a leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry, proudly announces its Gold sponsorship of WE United. - September 03, 2025 - EETech Media
Minor Use Foundation Announces New Board Members - Three Distinguished Leaders in Food Safety, Sustainability, and International Policy to Join
The Minor Use Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to crop protection tools for farmers growing nutritious fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices, is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The addition of Klaus Kunz, Phyllis... - August 31, 2025 - Minor Use Foundation, Inc.
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Find Metabolic Health of Pregnant Women May Matter More than Weight Gain
Recent study shows infants of mothers with unhealthy metabolic profiles have higher body fat at birth despite mothers’ lower weight gain - August 30, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Opens Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has opened a new Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic in Baton Rouge. The clinic provides specialized care for patients managing diabetes and endocrine disorders, bringing world-class expertise to the region. - August 26, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical’s Annual Men’s Health Summit Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23
Registration is open for the annual event at Pennington Biomedical that will feature a variety of educational sessions and health screenings - August 08, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Breadboard Appoints Industry Veteran Nemanja Jokanovic as Vice President of Sales
Strategic hire accelerates growth in AI-powered electronics supply chain automation market following EETech Group acquisition. - August 07, 2025 - EETech Media
EETech Acquires AI-Powered Breadboard to Transform Electronics Supply Chain
Deal establishes a new category of "intelligent procurement" that will define the next decade of electronics design and sourcing. - August 06, 2025 - EETech Media
New GLP-1 Therapies Enhance Quality of Weight Loss by Improving Muscle Preservation
Research indicates potential for new wave of breakthroughs in maintaining lean mass for patients taking GLP-1-based medications. - July 25, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Louisiana Obesity Society Conference Returns Aug. 8 and 9 in New Orleans
Now in its third year, the Louisiana Obesity Society encourages physicians and researchers in Louisiana to join its ranks. - July 25, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Vibrational Detox Pioneer to Present at Healthy America 2025
Wellsong Energetics founder Dr. Susan V. Whittaker will present the Broad Spectrum DeTOX® protocol at Healthy America 2025 in D.C., July 23–25. BSD is a non-invasive, frequency-based system that identifies and helps clear 12 types of toxins—without supplements or medication. Free scans will be available at the BSD booth, offering personalized insights into toxic stress and how vibrational support may aid natural healing. - July 22, 2025 - Broad Spectrum Detox
Immundiagnostik, Inc. to Showcase New Automated Chemiluminescent Analyzer and Autosampler at ADLM 2025
Immundiagnostik, Inc. will showcase the ECL100 Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Analyzer and QSE180 Autosampler at Booth 2240 during the 2025 ADLM Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, July 29–31. - July 22, 2025 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
ALS Network Selects TrialX to Power Its First AI-Based Clinical Trial Finder for the ALS Community
The ALS Network, a mission-driven organization committed to advancing treatments and improving quality of life for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has launched its first AI-based clinical trial finder—powered by TrialX—to help individuals and families affected by ALS access personalized, up-to-date information about clinical trials. - July 18, 2025 - TrialX
Immundiagnostik to Highlight Innovative Detection Tools at 2025 ADLM Clinical Lab Expo
Visit Immundiagnostik in Booth #2240 at the 2025 ADLM Clinical Lab Expo to explore a range of innovative assays and detection tools that support laboratories in enhancing analytical accuracy and laboratory efficiency. - July 15, 2025 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Pennington Biomedical Finds Reduction in Amino Acid Cysteine Triggers Weight Loss
Dr. Eric Ravussin and Dr. Krisztian Stadler contribute to study on the key role of cysteine in metabolism - July 13, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical’s Metamor Institute Finds Preparing Patients for Metabolic Surgery, a Combination of Weight Loss Drugs May Be Better than GLP-1s or Dieting Alone
Recent findings published in International Journal of Obesity. - July 13, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Geezers, Gadgets & Gizmos® Launches to Help Seniors Live Smarter with Tech, Humor, and Heart
Geezers, Gadgets & Gizmos® is a new blog and YouTube series hosted by Garrison Leykam that helps seniors discover age-friendly technology, lifestyle products, and tools to live smarter, safer, and more connected. - June 30, 2025 - Garrison Leykam LLC
Guided Particle Systems Unveils Vector: A Versatile, Accessible Maskless Photolithography Tool for 2D Electronics Research, Manufacturing, and Workforce Development
Guided Particle Systems, a leader in development of fabrication technologies, materials, and processes to achieve advances in system-level electronic packaging, scaling, and integration, today announced the launch of Vector, a groundbreaking compact maskless photolithography tool designed to... - June 09, 2025 - Guided Particle Systems
Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Initiative for Louisiana Addresses Childhood Obesity
Program to Share Evidence-Based Educational Resources with Healthcare Providers, Educators, and Families - June 08, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s June Small Shift: Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Diets
This month’s shift encourages individuals and families to make simple, sustainable changes that can lead to lasting improvements in overall health and wellness. - June 04, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
EETech Announces Advisory Board with Strategic Addition of 4 Industry Names
Seasoned executives bring decades of experience in scaling operations, driving growth, and guiding digital transformation across global brands. - June 03, 2025 - EETech Media
SourceBoard ™ Officially Launches to Empower U.S. Small Business Growth While Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base
SourceBoard, a unified platform where Government and Defense Contractors share procurement needs exclusively for American Small Business Suppliers to bid on, officially launched on June 2, 2025. Founded by Meghan Dougherty, the platform aims to strengthen America's supply chain by fostering increased engagement between small businesses and defense industry buyers. Both Suppliers and Buyers can register accounts for free. - June 02, 2025 - SourceBoard
Pennington Biomedical Leads the Way in Redefining Obesity Diagnosis Beyond BMI
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a leader in obesity research and treatment, recently played a pivotal role in reshaping how clinical obesity is understood. Three of its researchers served on the prestigious Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity, a global initiative comprising 56 experts... - May 30, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researchers to Present at NUTRITION 2025 Conference in Orlando
NUTRITION Conference is the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition; a number of Pennington Biomedical researchers to be honored during the conference. - May 18, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Welcomes Dr. Stefan Pasiakos as Director of the Center for Human Performance Optimization
Dr. Stefan Pasiakos has joined the faculty as Professor and Director of Human Performance Optimization at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, LA. - May 11, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Prehistoric "Transformer Scorpion" Discovered - CT Scan Provided by Advanced Amber
A team of scientists in France and Myanmar have discovered a new species of prehistoric scorpion and published it as a holotype. - May 09, 2025 - Advanced Amber
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Highlight How Cellular Quality Control Contribute to Insulin Resistance Related to Type 2 Diabetes
Study highlights the complex interplay between mitochondria and insulin, paving the way for future interventions aimed at improving metabolic health - May 07, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Industry-First Platform Combines AI-Powered Simulation and Lab Testing for Faster Biodegradation Assessment
Aropha's Biodegradation Studio is transforming how product developers approach biodegradability testing. The new platform combines rapid, AI-powered simulation with accredited laboratory services. Users can manage and accelerate every stage of biodegradability testing — from virtual screening to lab validation —through one, centralized hub. The studio helps R&D teams cut costs, screen more chemicals, speed up development and bring biodegradable materials to market faster. - May 06, 2025 - Aropha
Dr. Adithya Hari Joins Pennington Biomedical as Physician/Nuclear Oncologist, Adds to Center’s Strategic Expansion of Cancer Metabolism Program
Collaborative role partners with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Louisiana Cancer Research Center, LSU Health New Orleans and LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center. - May 02, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Finds United States Sees Disproportionate Increase in Body Mass Index Rates of More Than 60
Published in medical journal The Lancet: Diabetes & Endocrinology, research study by Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers lays out the largest relative increase in obesity rates between 2004 and 2023 occurred in BMI range of 60 kg/m2 or more. - May 01, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center Investigates Tirzepatide's Role in Weight Loss and Metabolic Health
Pennington Biomedical researchers included Dr. Eric Ravussin, Dr. Corby Martin, Dr. Robbie Beyl, Dr. Frank Greenway, and Dr. Guillermo Sanchez-Delgado. - April 26, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine Uncover Mechanisms That Connect Hormones and Metabolic Adaptations in Lactation
The Metabolic Demands of Nursing Drive Hormonal Adaptations in Mothers - April 17, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Brings Science-Backed Childhood Obesity Prevention Into 32 Louisiana Schools, Preschools
Greaux Healthy is a comprehensive, new program supported by the State of Louisiana that translates 35 years of Pennington Biomedical research into practical tools to prevent and treat childhood obesity - March 27, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Accofrisk Platform Will Measure More Than 100 Health Parameters Remotely
Accofrisk has announced the global launch of its remote non-invasive health monitoring platform. - March 22, 2025 - Accofrisk
Visionary Entrepreneur and Telemedicine Pioneer Michael Gorton Surprises Readers with Thrilling Sci-Fi Sequel "Tachyon Tunnel 2," Launching March 10
Visionary entrepreneur and telemedicine pioneer Michael Gorton surprises readers with "Tachyon Tunnel 2," the thrilling sequel to his award-winning sci-fi novel. Launching March 10, the book follows Alex and the Tranquility team as they face the unstoppable Daklin Empire, rulers of the galaxy for 50 million years. Blending real physics with gripping adventure, Tachyon Tunnel 2 cements Gorton’s place as a master storyteller. Available in print, digital, and audiobook formats. - March 11, 2025 - Michael Gorton
eg technology Bolsters Global Presence with Appointment of Paul Anglim
eg technology Ltd. make key appointment as Paul Anglim joins the specialist product design, engineering and development consultancy as they continue their international expansion. - March 11, 2025 - eg technology Ltd
Accofrisk Has Started Developing Non-Invasive Pocket Devices for Health Monitoring
Accofrisk announced the start of development of pocket-sized wearable devices for non-invasive health monitoring. - March 07, 2025 - Accofrisk
HistAI Unveils Groundbreaking SPIDER Initiative at HIMSS Conference
At the HIMSS Conference, HistAI announced the SPIDER Initiative, an open-source project set to become the largest supervised medical imaging dataset. The initiative will compile more than 50 millions of fully annotated images from 20 organs and 400 morphologies, advancing AI-driven diagnostics, precision medicine, and drug development. The first release includes more than 4 millions of images from 6K Whole Slide Images (WSIs) across Skin, Colorectal, and Thorax. Available starting today. - March 06, 2025 - HistAI
AI MINDSystems Foundation and GenoBank.io Announce Strategic Partnership at ETHDenver to Advance Decentralized Biobanking and Healthcare Innovation
AI MINDSystems and GenoBank.io partner at ETHDenver to advance decentralized biobanking. Integrating GenoBank.io’s BioNFT™ into the AI MINDSystems Trusted Data Ecosystem™ empowers individuals with control over their biosamples via ‘lockable’ NFTs. This collaboration aims to create secure, privacy-preserving solutions for digital biology, precision health, and research, using blockchain and Web3 technologies. They also plan to launch WISDOM Networks™ for data-driven healthcare transformation. - February 28, 2025 - AI MINDSystems Foundation
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Uncover Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
Dr. Christopher Morrison led team in discovering regulating role of hormone FGF21 for brain reward pathways, research published in Molecular Metabolism - February 28, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Assemble Comprehensive History of Electronic Health Records
Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, Dr. Yun Shen and Dr. Gang Hu explore 25 years of electronic health records’ secondary purpose - the interoperability with research - February 21, 2025 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center